August 2010 | Endocrinology

Is hCG Naturopathic?
Looks at whether hCG is really the “cure-all” it was believed to be in the past.
Heather Aura Wdowin, NMD, CH

Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer
Details several endocrine agents that are appropriate treatment options for estrogen and progesterone-positive disease.
Aminah Keats, ND, FABNO

The Thyroid Web: Clinical Pearls
Cheryl Kasdorf, ND
An understanding of thyroid physiology and the application of lab tests are essential to successful treatment.

Iodine’s New Paradigm: More … or Less?
Alan Christianson, NMD
Takes a close look into the administration of iodine.

Epigenetics: Helping to Explain Positive Outcomes
Bradley R. West, ND
Explains how epigenetics may serve as the “unexplainable component” within the holistic healing of illnesses.

The FOOT Plan: Osteoporosis Therapy Update and Outcomes
Mark Swanson, ND
Updates and reports on the author’s custom Fully Optimized Osteoporosis Therapy program from patients’ perspective.

Subclinical Hyperthyroidism: A Naturopathic Approach
Kristina Conner, ND
Reviews subclinical hyperthyroidism and offers a possible approach to treatment.

30-Year “Out of Control” Eczema
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND
Explains the case of an 83-year-old woman whose eczema erupted after almost 30 years.

NDNR Special Interview
Dr. Oz comments on naturopathic medicine and his recent honorary doctorate.

Association Spotlight
Leslie Vilensky, ND
Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians (MNANP).

Insights into Vitex agnus-castus, Past and Present
Robin DiPasquale, ND
Looks beyond “typical” uses for Vitex.

Earth Cure
Sussanna Czeranko, ND
Provides a look at early NDs’ uses of the ground for healing.

The AANMC: Crossing to the Next Decade
David Schleich, PhD
Offers some suggestions for what the AANMC should focus on over the next 10 years.